About Broken Bow

Broken Bow is a nature lover’s dream. As the home of Beavers Bend State Park, this city in southeast Oklahoma is a popular destination year-round. Take part in the many activities that one of Oklahoma’s top state parks offers, like fishing in the Lower Mountain Fork River, bird watching for over 300 bird species at the Red Slough Wildlife Management Area, boating on Broken Bow Lake and horseback riding or hiking along the David Boren Hiking Trail. With plenty of opportunities to get out on the water in canoes and kayaks, Broken Bow is a place to take in the beautiful scenery and have an adventure in the great outdoors.

Nestled between the Kiamichi and Ouachita Mountains, Broken Bow is an oasis of rich historical sites, nature and beauty with something for every interest.Visit the Gardner Mansion & Museum, the 1884 home to a Choctaw chief, or sip a glass of wine at Girls Gone Wine. Spend some time taking in local culture at the annual Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest, held annually in the spring.

Things to do

  • BROKEN BOW LAKE (9.6 mi)

  • BEAVERS BEND MARINA (8.8 mi) for watercraft rentals, boating, fishing, jet skiing, paddle boating, kayaking, swimming, and tubing

  • BEAVERS BEND STATE PARK (6.6 mi)

  • HOCHATOWN RESCUE CENTER & PETTING ZOO (4.7 mi)

  • GUTTER CHAOS BOWLING (5.9 mi)

  • GIRLS GONE WINE TASTING ROOM (5.9 mi)

  • Essentials: Pruett’s Grocery (6. 3 mi), Walmart (6.3 mi)

  • Other nearby activities: gambling/casinos, horseback riding, ziplining, Go Karting

  • AIRPORTS: McCurtain County Regional Airport (18 miles), Texarkana Regional Airport (85 miles)

A Few Restaurants

Things change. We recommend that you call and confirm openings and hours.

  • Abendigo’s Grill – Abendigo’s Grill & Patio (5.6 mi) is casual dining with a touch of class and a combination of great food, great service, great atmosphere and great music.

  • The Blue Rooster – The Blue Rooster (5.7 mi) features fried chicken, catfish & other southern eats in rustic surrounds with a bar & outdoor seating.

  • Grateful Head Pizza – Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Tap Room (5.8 mi) is a rustic cabin eatery featuring creative pizzas & beer, plus a patio, a gift shop & live music.

  • Jake’s Brickhouse Grill in Idabel (20 mi but, trust us, it’s worth the drive). An American restaurant with a southwestern flair,

  • Mountain Fork Brewery and Restaurant – Mountain Fork Brewery and Restaurant (11.6 mi) is a low-key local brewpub offering house-crafted beers, classic pub grub & brewery tours. Outdoor seating with games and a playground for the kids!

  • Okie Girls Coffee and Ice Cream – Okie Girls Coffee and Ice Cream (11.6 mi) serves espresso and coffee-based drinks with beans roasted from Onyx Coffee Lab. Plus, you can make your own ice cream creation. Start with your favorite Blue Bell flavor then choose toppings you would like mixed in on the frozen slab.

  • Papa Poblanos – Papa Poblanos (5.7 mi) offers familiar Mexican eats such as burritos & enchiladas, plus breakfast.

  • Shuck Me – Shuck Me (7.4 mi) is known for their seafood.

  • Smith’s Good Eats – Smith’s Good Eats (6.1 mi) serves chicken strips, chicken-fried steaks, burgers, and breakfast.